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C423 WLR

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 WLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,625 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,917 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 50,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C423 WLR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C423 WLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C423 WLR registered?

C423 WLR is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 May 1986.

Is C423 WLR safe to buy?

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